Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 28/08/2026
- Closes
- 11/09/2026
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Role summary
Join the Microbiology department at Bedford Hospital as a Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist. You will perform a range of microbiological techniques to support the clinical diagnosis of infectious diseases and contribute to staff training. The role involves working with modern laboratory platforms and participating in a shift rota, including weekend and on-call duties. The department is UKAS accredited and an IBMS-approved training laboratory.
Essential criteria
- Excellent inter-personal skills
- Personal integrity - leading by example
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, at all levels.
- Good awareness of quality processes in Microbiology
- Document writing skills
Desirable criteria
- Ability to analyse complex data and use information to inform judgements
- BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
- HCPC State Registration
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Medical Microbiology or equivalent, or working towards
- Master degree or related professional health care qualification
- Significant specialist knowledge of Microbiology
- Experience of verification and validation processes
- Training of staff
- Audit and evaluation
- On call and out of hours working
- Good knowledge of antibiotics and resiatance mechanisms
- QC management - Westgard, QC software
- Personal Skills
- Excellent inter-personal skills
- Personal integrity - leading by example
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, at all levels.
- Good awareness of quality processes in Microbiology
- Document writing skills
- Ability to analyse complex data and use information to inform judgements
- BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
- HCPC State Registration
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Medical Microbiology or equivalent, or working towards
- Master degree or related professional health care qualification
- Significant specialist knowledge of Microbiology
- Experience of verification and validation processes
- Training of staff
- Audit and evaluation
- On call and out of hours working
- Good knowledge of antibiotics and resiatance mechanisms
- QC management - Westgard, QC software
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job summary
We are seeking a Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join the Microbiology department at Bedford Hospital. Our laboratory is equipped with a comprehensive range of modern platforms, including the BioMrieux BacT/Alert Virtuo, BD MGIT, DS2, BioMrieux Vidas, Biofire Torch and FilmArray, Roche Cobas 6800, BD Max, Cepheid GeneXpert, Beckman Coulter Microscan, Stratec Gemini and the Bruker MALDI-TOF.
The service provides an extensive repertoire of investigations for Bedford Hospital, Luton and Dunstable Hospital, as well as local GP practices. The department is UKAS accredited to ISO 15189:2022 and is an IBMS-approved training laboratory.
In this role, you will work as part of a dedicated Microbiology team, delivering high-quality microbiological analysis to support accurate diagnosis and optimal patient care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist, performing a range of microbiological techniques to support the clinical diagnosis of infectious diseases in accordance with established SOPs.
They will be expected to contribute to the delivery of training in line with the departmental training policy and to support Senior staff in maintaining a high-quality, efficient and effective service.
Once fully trained, the post holder will participate in the departmental shift rota, which includes weekend, bank-holiday a
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